I can see why someone WOULD want the Sox to make a move, but I'm not sure I follow the logic that this is why the Sox SHOULD.

They have nothing of value so what team is going to come calling with afair proposal?

I understand your point -- the Sox don't have an abundance of movable pieces. But I think the Sox can and will get something of value for Thornton or Crain. I think one will be traded before Spring Training -- maybe both. There's also likely a market out there for Floyd.